Valencia Track Striking Duo

Valencia are in the market for new solutions for the up front area of the team as they seek world-class material in case David Villa and Nikola Zigic take on new challenges.

Wile Valencia are reluctant to part with Villa, who has been in sensational form in Euro 2008, the Serbian international is believed to be very close to joining Panathinaikos for 12 million euros.

Mallorca striker Dani Güiza and Zaragoza's Diego Milito are understood to be Valencia's main targets to replace Villa and Zigic, respectively, but Los Che are looking for other alternatives, according to Superdeporte.

Recent reports have suggested Güiza to have almost everything set with Fenerbahçe and only a very tempting offer from Spain or England would make him say no to the Turkish contract.

As for Milito, the Argentine international has an offer from Tottenham and is expected to be confirmed by the Premier League outfit in the forthcoming days.

Valencia's summer signings are, therefore, no foregone conclusion and the names of López and Fred are being reported by the press.

Targets

Licha was the top-scorer in the Portuguese league with 24 goals and his performances for the Dragons have not gone unnoticed in the old continent.

López has a valid contract with Porto until 2011 and it is estimated that a fee in the region of €15 million will be enough to lure him away from Estádio do Dragão.

Fred has been an important piece in Lyon since his arrival in 2005 but would reportedly consider a new challenge after falling out of favour to French sensation Karim Benzema.


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